- Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers
- Date- 15th December 2021
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Time- 1:45 PM IST
- Weather Forecast- Chance of showers, 16-19° C
STA vs SIX, Match 13, General Online Betting Odds
Melbourne Stars– 1.87
Sydney Sixers– 1.97
STA vs SIX Betting Odds Comparison
| Betting Sites with Odds For STA vs SIX | STA (Odds) | SIX (Odds) |
| Bet365 | 1.85 | 2.00 |
| Unibet | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Betway | 1.95 | 1.80 |
STA vs SIX Today Match Prediction, Match 13, Big Bash League, 15th December
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Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars will lock horns with Sydney Sixers in the thirteenth match of the Big Bash League 2021. Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne will host this Match 13 fixture. Stars are currently placed in the third position in the points table with 7 points with two wins and one loss to their tally having a net run rate of -2.085. After losing their first match to Sixers by 152 Runs they made a comeback after winning their last two matches. They won their last match against Sydney Thunders by 6 wickets.
Batting first Thunders posted a total of 151 Runs in 20 overs which Stars easily chased in 17 overs. Marcus Stoinis provided a good start scoring 31 off 30 balls. While the top order batsmen struggled in the chase it was the skipper, Glen Maxwell who scored 40 Runs off 25 Balls and stabilized things for the Stars. Andre Russell quickfire 42 Runs in 21 Deliveries including five sixes sealed the win. Qais Ahmad and Brody Couch picked two scalps each.
Stars Recent Form- W W L L W
Top Batsmen for Stars-
- Marcus Stoinis- 244 Runs in 9 Matches, 122.61 Strike Rate
- Nick Larkin– 297 Runs in 10 Matches, 125.84 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Stars-
- Adam Zampa- 12 Wickets in 10 Matches at 7.41 Economy
- Glenn Maxwell- 7 Wickets in 10 Matches at 7.00 Economy
Sydney Sixers
Sydney Sixers has had a dream run with a brilliant start to their campaign beating Stars by a huge margin of 152 Runs. They sit at the top of the point table with 7 points with two wins and a recent loss against Hurricanes however, they enjoy the benefit of a healthy net run rate of 2.103.
The Sydney Sixers could not seal the last game against the Hurricanes, due to the bad performances in both departments. None of the bowlers could pick wickets or contain runs and gave away 200+ runs. Tom Curran and Chris Jordan picked a scalp each but conceded a lot of runs.
Josh Philippe and James Vince provided a good start with a 100+ Runs partnership but the lower order failed to put runs on the board. They will be looking to come back to their natural rhythm in this fixture against the Stars.
Sixers Recent Form- L W W L L
Top Batsmen for Sixers-
- James Vince- 242 Runs in 10 Matches, 150.75 Strike Rate
- Josh Philippe- 395 Runs in 10 Matches, 158.63 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Sixers-
- Ben Dwarshuis- 13 Wickets in 5 Matches at 9.05 Economy
- Steve O’Keefe- 10 Wickets in 9 Matches at 6.63 Economy
Venue Stats
STATS – T20 Domestic
| Venue | Melbourne |
| Total matches | 51 |
| Matches won batting first | 23 |
| Matches won bowling first | 27 |
| Tie | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 158 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 167 |
| Highest total recorded | Melbourne Stars 219/1 |
| Highest score chased | Adelaide Strikers 68/10 |
Weather Report
Partly cloudy skies are expected to greet both sides at the MCG. Temperatures are expected to range between 16 to 19 degrees Celsius. Rain playing spoilsport is expected over the course of this contest but the chances are low.
- Rain: 33%
- Humidity: 74%
- Wind: 10 km/h
Pitch Report
MCG is a neutral surface with equal assistance for both batters and bowlers. The batters need to choose their shots wisely at first and can play freely once they are set. The average first innings score on this wicket is 158. Winning the toss and bowling first will be a good option for the skippers.
STA vs SIX-Today Match Prediction
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
STA Playing 11-
Andre Russell, Glen Maxwell, Hilton Cart Wright/Clint Hinchliffe, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Joe Clarke, Nathan Coulter Nile, Adam Zampa, Brody Couch, Qais Ahmad
Wicketkeeper- Joe Clarke
Batsmen- Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin
All-Rounder- Andre Russell, Glen Maxwell, Hilton Cart Wright
Bowlers- Nathan Coulter Nile, Adam Zampa, Brody Couch, Qais Ahmad
SIX Playing 11-
Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Tom Curran, Nick Winter, Chris Jordan, Steve OKeefe, Hayden Kerr
Wicketkeeper- Josh Philippe
Batsmen- James Vince, Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes
All-Rounder- Moises Henrique, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr
Bowlers- Tom Curran, Nick Winter, Chris Jordan, Steve OKeefe
STA vs SIX Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match against Melbourne Stars.
According to Kheltalk expert prediction, STA vs SIX fixture will be won by SIX. It will be an epic clash between the two sides and is expected to be nail-biting as both teams have a lethal batting lineup. SIxers are expected to come on top of the Stars in this fixture, due to their current form and track record in the Big Bash League. The team has a good mix of experience and youngsters who have been doing well for the past 2 seasons. Sixers skipper, Moises Henriques is already the leading scorer in BBL with Josh Philippe just next to him in the list.
While the Stars are booming with confidence with their back-to-back past wins, it was the Sixers who completely annihilated the Stars previously in the debut match of the Big Bash League. Considering the previous head-to-head stats for these two in the last 5 matches, the Sixers always came on top of Stars. Overall it will be an epic encounter of two of the best teams in the Big Bash.
Popular Betting Odds For STA vs SIX, Big Bash League, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for STA- Glen Maxwell (4.00)
Glenn Maxwell’s has numerous range of shots and an ability to score 360 degrees makes him a difficult player to contain and an incredibly exciting batter to watch. His skills are not just limited to batting he contributes with the ball as well. He played an excellent captain’s knock scoring 40 Runs off 25 Balls. in the last game against Thunders and provided balance when the top order failed to perform.
Top Batsmen for SIX- Josh Philippe (3.50)
In just two seasons with the Sixers, Josh Philippe has demonstrated an immense potential that has already earned him a place in the Austalia Team. In 51 matches he has 1466 Runs with a strike rate of 143.58 including a high score of 95. He is an absolute fan-favorite among Sixers Supporters due to his recent contributions to his team scoring 160 Runs in three BBL matches so far.
Top Bowler for STA- Brody Couch (5.50)
Couch is currently the leading wicket-taker for Stars with 5 Wickets in three innings he played. He took two scalps in the last match against Thunder restricting them to a total of 155 while conceding only 26 Runs with an impressive 6.50 Economy. He is a must-pick here.
Top Bowler for SIX- Steve O’Keefe (4.33)
The last time Stars met Sixers it was Steve O’Keefe who completely bamboozled the Stars batters. He took four scalps in that fixture and conceded only 14 Runs with an astonishing 3.50 Economy rate. Currently, he is the leading wicket-taker for Sixers and will be looking the repeat the magic he did in the last encounter with Stars.
